Shed or log cabin

JohanDij

Hello

We were thinking of getting a shed/log cabin as we could use the space but we are not very sure of what is best.

We will be using it mainly as storage but not just of garden stuff. There will be other things in there (a matress for example) which can't get damaged by dampness.

But the prices between a shed and a log cabin are as different as the thickness of the walls, so we were wondering if it's worth it?

Are sheds good just for garden stuff and tools or can you also use it as storage of clothes and electricals without the risk of losing it all?

Thanks,


Johan

phill99

Sheds tend to be damp, as they are not completly 'sealed'. If you want to store stuff and want it to last, a cabin is a better option.

ormus

any outbuilding not used regular will ruin clothes & fabrics etc... ask any caravan or boat owner.
a storage area for valuable goods, needs to be heated, insulated and well ventilated just like a house.

sunshinetours

You can insulate a shed the same way as a log cabin by putting in insulation and internal panelling but unless you are heating it and providing some ventilation, as Ormus says , you will get dampness

We have a large "posh shed" which is tongue and grooved external tanalised cladding, insulation and internal tongue and groove pine. Floor is insulated underneath as is roof which has matching T&G inside and tiles on outside. Ours is not heated in general and gets very little "people" use over winter but damp levels aren;t too bad. We have a large corner sofa and the fabric cushions don't feel too bad or smlee damp (we wash them at start of each Spring season anyway)

Extra cost of cabins probably not worthwhile if you are only storing stuff. If you want somewhere you can also use as a summer house then maybe cabin type structure

Worth trying some local "shed" makers for personalised builds and spec any insulation etc. Might not be as expensive as going down the Lugarde route or similar

ormus

and dont forget any pest/vermin.
anything valuable needs to wrapped in H/D plastic covers and sealed.
mice certainly love cardboard, clothes and soft furniture etc.

philips9071

Also make sure you keep your shed or log cabin in decent nick - treat is once a year, brush away wet leaves, cobwebs etc every couple of weeks. Should help towards stopping damp.